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    New Sony Vaio Z speculation/news thread

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by TSE, Feb 15, 2011.

  1. bjornb

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    bjornb, Jul 13, 2011
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  3. goldentreesang

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    Holy Seriously!??! Its Not Loading!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    goldentreesang, Jul 13, 2011
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  4. ahero4eternity

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    Works fine for me.

    $2000 for base (as beaups said) and $4700 for signature collection series.
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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  5. msknyc

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    And Beaups is proven correct yet again....

    Shame you can't pre-order a CTO model or I might be tempted. This pre-order config is meh. I want:

    Intel® CoreTM i7-2620M 2.70GHz
    Genuine Windows® 7 Professional
    256 GB SATA Gen3 Flash SSD
    8 GB 1333MHz DDR3-SDRAM
    33.2 cm LCD, 1920x1080, webcam
    NO PMD

    ** Never mind....found it! http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...Id=10151&langId=-1&LBomId=8198552921666344650 **
     
    msknyc, Jul 13, 2011
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  6. ComputerCowboy

    ComputerCowboy Sony Fanboy

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    I am on chat right now asking about when CTO will be available

     
    ComputerCowboy, Jul 13, 2011
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    sorry for that dumb question, but what does "signature collection" mean? I always thought this was just some special edition designs/colors.
     
    noap_, Jul 13, 2011
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  8. ahero4eternity

    ahero4eternity Notebook Enthusiast

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    Signature Collection:
    Up to 14 hours (w/ included sheet battery)
    Core i7-2620M
    1920x1080 FHD
    8GB (4GB x 2) DDR3
    512GB SSD Raid 0 x 2
    Bluetooth
    WiFi 6230
    WiDi ready
    GPS
    Intel HD 3000 graphics
    (1) USB 2.0
    headphone out
    SD slot
    HDMI
    Memory Stick Duo

    PMD
    AMD Radeon 6650M
    Blu-ray Disc Player/Burner
    HDMI
    VGA
    (2) USB 2.0
    (1) USB 3.0
    1.52 lbs
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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  9. ahero4eternity

    ahero4eternity Notebook Enthusiast

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    Richard G: Honestly you're looking at the presents before they are being released. The new Z isn't supposed to be on our website for another couple hours

    Richard G: However the CTO seems to be on here with an estimated shipping date of the 29th

    Richard G: So you might be the first person to order it in the US
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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  10. ahero4eternity

    ahero4eternity Notebook Enthusiast

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    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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  11. ceffect

    ceffect Notebook Consultant

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    Maximum Power.

    Maximum Speed.

    Maximum Money.
     
    ceffect, Jul 13, 2011
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  12. beaups

    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    It's their special configs only certain dealers and sonystyle get.
     
    beaups, Jul 13, 2011
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    msknyc, Jul 13, 2011
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  14. noap_

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    Configs I won't get by maxing out all the specs on a CTO model?
     
    noap_, Jul 13, 2011
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  15. beaups

    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    Not necessarily. Sometimes it's just a different color is offered, or transferjet (on the old F's), etc.
     
    beaups, Jul 13, 2011
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  16. goldentreesang

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    No, you can still get them in CTO.
     
    goldentreesang, Jul 13, 2011
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  17. ahero4eternity

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    Mine comes out to $3170.
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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  18. goldentreesang

    goldentreesang Notebook Evangelist

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    2969 right here

    Where is the premium carbon option?!?!

    Theres no options for 3rd/2nd gen SSD. Are they all 3rd gen then?
     
    goldentreesang, Jul 13, 2011
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  19. ahero4eternity

    ahero4eternity Notebook Enthusiast

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    you: Are the SSDs 2nd or 3rd generation?

    Richard G: As far as I am aware, and judging by the price, 3rd generation
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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    The VAIO F Sig. Collection seems to have the some maxed out parts like RAM, CPU, possibly HDD.

    I know some of the first VAIO signature collections had some... unique designs.
     
    ceffect, Jul 13, 2011
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  21. goldentreesang

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    All drives are Raid 0 apparently too

    way to screw tings up uk....
     
    goldentreesang, Jul 13, 2011
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  22. Qwaarjet

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    i thought it had already been established that the Z was continuing on with Raid-0?
     
    Qwaarjet, Jul 13, 2011
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  23. Brawn

    Brawn The Awesome

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    hum.... $150 extra for 100Mhz... or am i missing something here?
     
    Brawn, Jul 13, 2011
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  24. miki69

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    and 1MB L3 cache.... :)

    does backlit keypad come as standard? I don't see there's an option to choose? Also only carbon black, no premium carbon lid finish?
     
    miki69, Jul 13, 2011
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  25. ahero4eternity

    ahero4eternity Notebook Enthusiast

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    As far as memory goes...

    If you order 4GB or 6GB, the first 2GB are fixed. Then the open slot would have either 2GB or 4GB.

    The only way you can have 8GB of total memory is if you order all 8GB to begin with (that's the only way the fixed memory is 4GB).
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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  26. floridafan86

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    sorry for the noob question but can someone explain the frest start...is that just a fresh install of windows without all the extra crap added?
     
    floridafan86, Jul 13, 2011
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  27. Qwaarjet

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    nope, Sony has mouths to feed! how do you expect them to accomplish that without the help of tech addicts that must check the fastest option on each selection?? :p

    it KILLS me that I didn't select the i7 on my Z11. Have I ever been in a situation where I found my CPU anywhere near lacking in any respect? Absolutely not! So why does it kill me? BECAUSE IT's NOT AN i7!! lol :D
     
    Qwaarjet, Jul 13, 2011
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  28. ahero4eternity

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    Richard G: The backlit keyboard is standard
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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  29. goldentreesang

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    I think its fixed onboard no matter what. No open slots whatsoever
     
    goldentreesang, Jul 13, 2011
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  30. goldentreesang

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    Yes none of there ty vaio gate or photo software, or trial software etc. The essential vaio programs are still included, like vaio care
     
    goldentreesang, Jul 13, 2011
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  31. noap_

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    haha, so stupid, but so damn true! same here :D
     
    noap_, Jul 13, 2011
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  32. ahero4eternity

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    Not according to the rep I am speaking with.

    But as we all know, they're not always correct.
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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  33. floridafan86

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    Did the price just drop?

    nvm...I'm in the education store now
     
    floridafan86, Jul 13, 2011
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  34. ahero4eternity

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    No. At least not on Sony USA. Or at least not on my end.
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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  35. ahero4eternity

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    Link to the Z2 in the education store, please?
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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  36. ahero4eternity

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    Z2 is available for 5% student discount.
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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    Sweet! Thats $150!
     
    goldentreesang, Jul 13, 2011
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  38. floridafan86

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    Yea I was hoping for 10...better than nothing I suppose
     
    floridafan86, Jul 13, 2011
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  39. Louche

    Louche Purveyor of Utopias

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    There's no mention on the CTO page of support for LTE. Why not?
     
    Louche, Jul 13, 2011
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  40. ComputerCowboy

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    I always get 10% even 15% from sony style, you just have to pester them
    They will work with you if I means selling a $3K+ machine

    O yea... I am not a student, I am a hustler
     
    ComputerCowboy, Jul 13, 2011
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  41. hp79

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    CTO upgrade prices:

    $100 for 1080p screen,
    Can't remove PMD,
    $100 for bluray player,
    $200 for 8GB ram,
    $200 for sheet battery,
    $149 for sheet battery(in accessories section)

    Only two colors - carbon black and whatever carbon indigo is. Where's gold?!

    So freakin expensive! It's $2400 for a basic i5 with 8gb ram, 1080p screen, and sheet battery. I hope these pricing are incorrect.

    I was expecting around $1700 for 8gb ram, 1080p screen, without the pmd, and in gold color.
     
    hp79, Jul 13, 2011
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  42. Louche

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    CC: Does that include CTO machines? I priced out the Z at $4500. 10% savings would be nice.
     
    Louche, Jul 13, 2011
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  43. ahero4eternity

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    Hmm, now the Sony USA site says the Z2 is starting at $1969.99 for the base and $4,464.99 for the Signature Collection.
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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  44. noap_

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    We are paying way more here in Europe -.-
     
    noap_, Jul 13, 2011
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    Qwaarjet, Jul 13, 2011
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    Computercowboy, does that actually work? Can you further explain how you do that? :D

    Can someone ask where the premium carbon and the gold color options are? How do i get back in that chat window?

    Ok wait why is adding the sheet battery in CTO $200 but adding it in acessories is $150....Its the same sheet battery right?
     
    goldentreesang, Jul 13, 2011
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  47. ahero4eternity

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    It was that way with the SA, too.
     
    ahero4eternity, Jul 13, 2011
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  48. MassiveAttack

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    If there's no Gold option, I'm going to have an aneurysm.

    Gold Z2 is one of the sexiest pieces of tech I've ever seen.

    Anyone know anything?
     
    MassiveAttack, Jul 13, 2011
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  49. goldentreesang

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    It was the same sheet battery? So i might as well order it seperate no?
     
    goldentreesang, Jul 13, 2011
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    What's the difference between the cheapest pre-configured model ($2000) and the cheapest CTO model ($1970) besides the $30 difference? Does the CTO lack something that's worth $30?

    If these prices are real and I can't get rid of the dock, I might just have to go with the most basic configuration. I really wanted the 8GB since it's not user upgradable, and 1080p screen since no other laptops offer such high resolution.

    Would we be able to see these in sony store near end of July? I want to see how the well the sheet battery attaches, and also the quality of material. I didn't like SB series build quality when I saw one in store.
     
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